Project Manager II - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

Eurofins Environment Testing operates out of more than 50 laboratories and over 40 service centers across the US. The network can provide full-service Environment Testing capabilities in all US states, either via direct local laboratory participation, or via the extensive logistics network.  Through our sustained investment in people, technology, instrumentation, and infrastructure, Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories are positioned to support public and private sectors, DoD, DOE and Municipalities. Services include but are not limited to testing of the following matrices, compound/elemental/wet chemistry suites: Air & Vapor, Drinking/Potable Water, Dioxins/Furans and PCB Congeners, SVOC, VOC and Hydrocarbon, Groundwater, Surface & Non-Potable Water, Metals and Metal Speciation, PFAS, Radiochemistry, Sediment & Tissue, Treatability & Aquatic Toxicology, Soil & Hazardous Waste, Nutrients, Inorganic Non-Metallics, Oil, Fuel & Grease. Position is full-time Monday - Friday dayshift with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Knoxville, TN are encouraged to apply. Salary starting at $62,000/yr. depending on experience The Project Manager II (PM II) is accountable for coordinating and managing clients’ projects through all phases of laboratory operations, including project set-up and maintenance, login review, communication of analytical issues, client account maintenance, reporting, invoicing, bottle orders, client pickups, and identification of work share facilities. The PM II role fosters and develops client relationships in support of the laboratory mission. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Project set-up Project review in LIMS Sets up project Adds any project notes (special reporting and invoicing instructions, etc.) Reviews project documentation (permits, SOW, QAPP, and purchase/task orders) Adds any project documentation to central repository (permits, SOW, QAPP, and purchase/task orders) Sets up client for Total Access Manages purchase orders, task orders, contracts, and change order requests Verifies that lab compound lists and limits meet project requirements for new projects not quoted Adds any project specific limits/lists to LIMS Deliverable assignment and delivery route For new projects not quoted, confirms that EDD format is available (deliverable assignment and delivery route). Submits a helpdesk ticket for any new formats needed. Communicates project details to operations Initiates project kick off call with client and pertinent staff, if needed Engages work share labs, service centers, and non-Eurofins Environment Testing America locations as needed for new projects not quoted Works with operations to ensure adequate capacity for incoming work (forecasting) Provides updates to operations on upcoming work Familiarity with state and national program requirements as it pertains to work mix Create bottle orders Schedules courier or field sampler, if needed Confirms non-Eurofins Environment Testing America subcontract labs are on the approved list and set-up as vendors for new work Confirms non-Eurofins Environment Testing America subcontract labs are on the approved list and set-up as vendors for existing work Initiates approval process for any subcontract labs not on the approved list Generates subcontract paperwork Generates accounting software requisition when sending subcontract samples Verifies that lab certification meets project requirements Verifies that lab compound lists and limits meet project requirements for new quotes For new quotes confirms that EDD format is available (delivery assignment and delivery route). If a new format is needed, submits a helpdesk ticket Engages workshare labs, service centers, and non-Eurofins Environment TestingAmerica locations as needed for new quotes Provides supporting documentation to client as needed (contact list, bottle table with preservation, etc.) Sample Receipt Communicates any issues to clients for duration of project Manages incoming work for Rush and short holds Reviews log-in Resolves log-in issues with client Informs client of any log-in discrepancies Sets samples to “available” after review Sends client sample receipt confirmation Reviews draft invoice Confirms that any client needed information (purchase order, project number, etc.) is recorded in LIMS for invoicing Reporting Client specific report requirements Reviews job list daily and manages due dates Communicates any expected delays to clients before the job due date Confirms any data anomalies (filtered > dissolved, deviations from historicals, etc.) with operations before submitting to client Reviews reports and EDDS before issuing to the client Confirms correct report format and EDD format is used Creates and issues final report by client due date Issues final data packages State reporting forms and submission DMR forms EDD checkers Data upload Compiles case narratives Invoicing Sets up delivery route Reviews final invoice before issuing to client Generates credit/debit memos as needed Submits credit/debit memos for approval Submits approved credit/debit memos to client, if needed Submits revised invoices Initiates follow up calls to confirm correct invoicing Works with collections on A/R follow up Regular review of A/R status Client set-up Work with CSM to communicate lab capabilities to the client Requests new client review Confirms sales assignments with Business Development Manager and Account Executives Takes new quote requests from clients Reviews client contract requirements/coordinates review with CSM, LD, etc. Reviews purchase orders Submits purchase orders for approval and returns approved orders to client Follows up on client terms and credit limit Account Maintenance Follow up calls and visits with clients Submits client complaints and participates in corrective action / follow-up as needed Communicates clie